Nao Takeuchi-Storm

Nao Takeuchi-Storm is a Researcher at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in food microbiology and hygiene within the DTU Microbes Initiative. Her work focuses on translating veterinary science expertise into practical food safety solutions for public health.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Veterinary Science, University of Copenhagen (2015-2019)
• MSc in Veterinary Science, University of Copenhagen (2012-2014)
• BVSc (Bachelor of Veterinary Science), University of Melbourne (2003-2007)

Research centers on zoonotic pathogen control with emphasis on Campylobacter interventions across food chains and foodborne parasite management. Her One Health approach integrates veterinary medicine, epidemiology, and food safety systems, particularly in poultry production and processing environments. Key methodologies include intervention studies, risk assessment, and microbial surveillance.

Recent publications (2025-2026) demonstrate evolving focus from farm-level interventions (feed additives for broilers) to processing-stage controls (slurry ice, modified atmosphere packaging), reflecting comprehensive pathogen management from production to consumption.

No scientific awards are documented in current records.

She actively mentors next-generation researchers through PhD supervision and national projects:

• Supervising three doctoral candidates on Campylobacter ecology, protozoan detection, and broiler production interventions
• Leading DTU's contribution to EFSA's Emerging Risks Exchange Network
• Coordinating multi-institutional projects including CampAqua (waterborne Campylobacter risks) and retail food substitute safety studies

Her laboratory work operates within DTU Food's accredited facilities, leveraging the university's National Food Institute resources for pathogen detection, intervention testing, and risk modeling in collaboration with Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.